The Baobab Tree’s Secret
Why does the baobab tree look upside down? Because it once refused to share—and learned the true meaning of giving. […]
moral stories
Maui Brings Fire
The trickster demigod Maui dares to steal fire from the keeper of flames—so all people can keep warm. Before Maui
Hatim al-Tai’s Last Feast
The most generous man in Arabia gives away his final treasure—and gains something far greater in return. Long ago in
Gesar’s First Test
The legendary hero-king of Tibet faces his first test not with a sword but with a simple honest answer—and learns
How Raven Stole the Sun
In a world without light, the trickster Raven uses wit to give the gift of sun to all living things.
The Children of Tuireann
Three brothers commit a terrible act and must complete eight impossible quests to pay for it—teaching that responsibility means finishing
The Weeping Willow’s Gift
A young Thai princess learns that the most beautiful things—like the weeping willow’s shade—cannot be rushed. In a kingdom along
Princess Bari’s Long Walk
Abandoned as a baby for being a girl, Princess Bari grows up to make an impossible journey—and saves her parents
Urashima and the Sea Palace
A kind fisherman saves a turtle and is rewarded with a magical journey—but forgets to be grateful for the life
